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On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros interviews Justin Nealey, Principal Product Manager at GoDaddy. They discuss the recently launched Airo Site Builder™ and the challenges of developing products on the WordPress platform. They explore the role of AI in enhancing user experience, the importance of user feedback, and the future of WordPress in relation to AI technology. Justin shares insights on product management, the integration of AI, and the ongoing efforts to improve the Airo product line.

Takeaways:

• Justin describes his role as a Product Manager as having responsibility without power.
• Developing products on WordPress presents unique challenges due to its open-source nature.
• AI is seen as a tool to help users navigate WordPress more easily.
• User feedback is crucial for improving the Airo Site Builder.
• GoDaddy uses AI to enhance user experience and streamline processes.
• The integration of AI in WordPress is still evolving and presents growth opportunities.
• Justin emphasizes the importance of contributing back to the WordPress community.
• The Airo product line is designed to optimize user tasks with AI assistance.
• GoDaddy is focused on creating a unified system for its various AI tools.
• The future of WordPress may involve deeper integration with AI technologies.

Important Links:

• GoDaddy Blog
• Exploring GoDaddy’s Airo™ Site Designer
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